Luxury Attaché Top 5 Mexican Spots in NYC

Our 2015 Mexican hotspots are all that and a side of guac. Check out the roundup.

1
Cosme

Enrique Olvera's contemporary take on Mexican cuisine marries dishes rooted in traditional flavor and technique with the local bounty of seasonal ingredients, bringing a fresh face to the New York City foodie scene. Flatiron's new crown jewel is the perfect post-workday destination for a casual dinner or round of craft cocktails.

2
La Esquina

Cleverly masqueraded as a corner deli, La Esquina is a go-to for downtown diners -- those who can charm their way past the doormen, that is. Head to the café for a bite or take it downstairs for a celebrity-studded subterranean speakeasy experience. Go for the Mezcal Medicina with Fidencio mezcal, ginger agave, citrus, and scotch spritz paired with a costillas de puerco for good measure.

3
Bodega Negra

Reservations at Dream Downtown's alluring cornerstone are a hot commodity, and for good reason: with killer décor and an even more impressive tequila roster, Bodega Negra has quickly become a crowd favorite. The Tudor-style warehouse keeps diners on their toes, turning out creatively composed dishes and cocktails day in and day out.

4
Tijuana Picnic

Behold the latest bi-level beauty brought forth by the team behind Indochine and ACME. Tijuana Picnic’s retro vibe and inventive Asian-influenced Mexican fare join together for a true downtown experience behind closed (and cleverly hidden) doors. Enter the main floor, a backlit dining area surrounded by spacious booths with a runway of communal tables as a centerpiece leading to a small bar in the back. With a range of antojitos and pintxos to large family-style plates, there’s something for every appetite and palate. Go for the “puerquito” - a pork chop marinated in coconut milk served with thai chimichurri - and a trio of mako shark skewers.

5
El Toro Blanco

It comes as no surprise the bar is always packed at El Toro Blanco, what with five different variations on a margarita under one roof. The after work crowd flocks to El Toro Blanco for this very reason, and generally stays for the eats. We don't blame them.